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Dan Sullivan (R-AK)

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting Medicare and Medicaid.

S.Amdt. 2035 · Senate amendment to an amendment

A Republican amendment with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Changes S.Amdt. 1717, an amendment to H.Con.Res. 14 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

Last activity — Amendment SA 2035 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 170.

Adopted

51 yes 48 no

The Senate agreed to this amendment 51–48, so its changes are part of the bill from here on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed Senate
  3. Adopted

What this amendment would do

Mr. Sullivan, along with Ms. Collins, proposed amendment SA 2035 to create a deficit-neutral reserve fund. Common sense tells us that keeping track of our money and not adding to the national debt is important when looking out for the people.

  • The amendment allows the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to change allocations, aggregates, and other levels in the resolution.

  • It allows adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger for legislation related to protecting the Medicaid program.

  • It includes strengthening and improving Medicaid for the most vulnerable populations.

  • It includes extending the life of Yeşil (the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund).

  • It requires that any such legislation would not increase the deficit over the total period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this amendment.

  • The Senate: a vote on a proposed change to the bill A vote on one change, not on the bill. A bill can collect dozens of these, and losing one does not stop it. Passed 51 yes · 48 no

    See who voted how →

    04/04/2025 · Roll call 170 · recorded as “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2035 to S.Amdt. 1717 to H.Con.Res. 14 (No short title on file)”